#jonkabotzinn — Mindful Blog posts — be mindful

Looking for some support in this time of need.? Jon Kabat-Zinn offered a Free Live Stream that explored how to address, anxiety, depression and mental health issues as we all “stay at home” or “shelter in place.”

More than ever, it is important to create a home practice of mindfulness and meditation. Learn how to better care for yourselves and how to care for others in this difficult time. There will be a mediation by Jon Kabat-Zinn followed by a talk and Q & A.

Thanks Jon Kabat-Zinn and Wisdom 2.0 for hosting a free live meditation on Wed. March 25rthat 1pm (PST) and 4pm (EST)

Great news: Wisdom 2.0 will also be holding more of these with Jon.

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Jon Kabat Zinn, PhD is an author, scientist, and mindfulness teacher . He is professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he founded the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society in 1995, and its world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic in 1979. He is the author of 14 books, including the bestsellers Full Catastrophe Living; Wherever You Go, There You Are; and Mindfulness for Beginners, and the new four-volume update of Coming to Our Senses (2108/2019).

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What does it mean to be mindful

One question I get a lot is: what exactly does it mean to be mindful? Mindfulness has received a huge amount of attention, but what does it really mean to your day? Do mindful people live differently? Are there practices we can follow to become more mindful?

Jon Kabat Zinn defines mindfulness as: Paying attention; on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. You can hear more from Jon Kabat Zinn on mindfulness on this You Tube video.

Mindfulness allows us to create an awareness and gain greater clarity in our daily lives. It isn’t just meditating in the morning, although that is also recommended. You can practice mindfulness while shopping, working, eating or talking to a friend. Anyone can learn mindfulness from young children to adults. You can practice it anywhere and its always available to you.

Here are a few ways mindfulness can be applied during a normal day:

·         Get out and walk, preferably in nature. Greenery helps us focus.
·         Create something - from knitting to art to writing, whatever inspires you.
·         Breathe – remember to check in with your breath from time to time during the day.
·         Stop multi-tasking – one thing at a time allows you to concentrate.
·         Take electronic breaks throughout the day. Better yet, sleep with your phone in a different room.

This site if full of inspiration on how to be more mindful in your life. We would love to hear from you, how do you practice mindfulness in your day?